Film

Incredibles 2

Name: Incredibles 2
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Family
Released: 2018
Cast: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, Catherine Keener

Incredibles 2 picks up literally seconds after the first film ended but flips the household roles: Helen straps back into the Elastigirl suit to rebuild Supers' public image while Bob wrangles homework, a monster under the stairs, and a baby whose powers are multiplying by the minute. It's Brad Bird's kinetic action-comedy engine running full throttle — colorful, generous, and stuffed with gags for kids and marital satire for the parents watching along.

TMDb rating

7.5

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